NEW DELHI: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) broke the bank as it announced a whopping Rs 51 crore cash reward for the Indian women's cricket team that lifted the ICC Women's World Cup 2025 on Sunday in Navi Mumbai.
The prize, which extends to players, coaches, and support staff, stands as one of the most significant rewards in Indian sporting history.
Jay Shah's humble reaction as Harmanpreet Kaur tries to touch his feet wins internet
BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia, in a conversation with ANI, hailed the victory as a transformative moment that would redefine the landscape of Indian cricket.
"In 1983, Kapil Dev brought about a new era and encouragement in cricket by making India win the World Cup. The same excitement and encouragement has been introduced by the women today. Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have not just won the trophy today; they have won the hearts of all Indians," Saikia said.
"Since Jay Shah took charge of the BCCI, he has brought about many transformations in women's cricket. Pay parity was addressed. Last month, ICC Chairman Jay Shah increased women's prize money by 300 percent - from $2.88 million to $14 million. These steps have greatly promoted women's cricket. BCCI has also announced a reward prize of Rs 51 crores for the entire team - players, coaches, and support staff," he noted.
The @BCCIWomen's march towards its first @cricketworldcup has been nothing short of spectacular. While the grit, resolve and skills of the Indian team have inspired the whole nation, we must acknowledge the role of key policy decisions taken by the @BCCI - increased investment,… pic.twitter.com/rcHm5BYZZX
— Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 2, 2025
Rs 39 crore prize money for Team India
Apart from the BCCI's record reward, the Indian team will also take home USD 4.48 million (Rs 39.78 crore) from the International Cricket Council (ICC) - the highest prize money ever awarded in women's cricket.
The total purse for the tournament stood at USD 13.88 million (Rs 123 crore), marking an unprecedented 297% increase from the 2022 edition and highlighting the remarkable global growth of the women's game.
